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Vicky Nguyen, BOAT BABY: A Memoir
Season 23 · Episode 73

Vicky Nguyen, BOAT BABY: A Memoir

Totally Booked with Zibby · Zibby Owens

April 10, 202523m 56s

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Show Notes

Zibby interviews NBC News correspondent and anchor Vicky Nguyen about her funny, nostalgic, and poignant new memoir, BOAT BABY. Vicky describes her family’s daring escape from communist Vietnam and her unlikely journey from refugee to reporter, sharing personal stories of resilience, identity, and family. She recounts unbelievable moments—like recognizing her uncle’s murderer while dining in a San Jose restaurant—and reflects on how she has navigated marriage, career, and motherhood. The conversation also touches on fate, trauma, and triumph, including a quiet Me Too moment.


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